Gov Zulum Approves N10m For Ex-servicemen
The Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved immediate release of N10 million to retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The governor disclosed this on Monday in Maiduguri after he was decorated with the ceremonial Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem at the Council Chambers of the Government House.
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The national chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Brigadier general Jones Akpa (retired), who was represented by the State chairman, Col. William Mamza (rtd), decorated the governor as he led officials and heads of the military, the police, the DSS and para-military agencies to traditionally launch the annual emblem which goes with mobilization of support for ex-servicemen and families of fallen heroes.
According to the governor, he has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to liaise with its officials to identify specific areas the government can support the ex-servicemen’s desire to reactive a farmland allocated to them in the 1940’s.
However, Legion officials had earlier requested the allocation of one tractor, the governor who happened to be a professor of Irrigation Agriculture, promised to go far beyond their demands, especially since it was on agriculture; an area he is obviously passionate about.
The governor urged officials to ensure commitment to agricultural activities after getting the support from government.
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He also appealed to the officials to use the funds generated through the ceremonial emblem launch in such a way that the most needy families, particularly of fallen heroes, are supported through various means.
According to their website, “the Nigerian Legion, a statutory body established since 1964, is an association of persons who have served in the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force or any auxiliary force. The legion was established to cater for the welfare of ex-servicemen who have distinguished themselves in local and international wars and for support of families of those deceased. The Nigerian legion is a member of International World War Veteran Organization striving for world peace”.
